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Pope Francis Hospitalised For Respiratory Infection

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According to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “a few days” to receive treatment for a respiratory infection.

 

 

The 86-year-old pontiff had been experiencing breathing difficulties and was admitted to Gemelli hospital for tests, although he has tested negative for COVID-19.

 

Although the Vatican had initially described the hospital visit as a scheduled check-up, Italian media reports suggested otherwise, pointing to the last-minute cancellation of a planned TV interview.

 

 

Pope Francis had appeared in good health earlier in the day when he attended his regular weekly general audience at the Vatican.

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